Bollinger Grand Annee - '02 or '99?

WINE TALK
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I’d like to pick up a bottle of Bollinger Grand Annee for an upcoming celebration, and would like a bottle of Bollinger Grand Annee to pop. For a relatively near drinking window, which vintage - '99 or '02 - would you recommend, and why?

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Go for the RD.

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I think he should stop piking and just step up to the VV.

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Good point.

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Can I get in on the “recommend a choice that you didn’t list” fun?

The 1996 Grand Annee is just spectacular

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Brett Favre.

But seriously, do you have any thoughts on rising alcohol levels?

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Having just drunk my last bottle, I can concur with Neal’s recommendation. But where to buy more with confidence re: storage?

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Wow - glad I asked.

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So are we! [berserker.gif]

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02, easy choice for me, indeed 00 over 99.

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02 Grande Annee - easy choice though I like both.

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Just curious. I have some '99s; not as good as '02 or needs more time?

MTIA

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Mark,

1999 has drank well since release and is a very nice Grande Annee; same goes for the 2000 - I would be happy with either. It probably isn’t fair to compare it to the 2002 as the 2002 is stellar and the best Grande Annee since the 88 and 90.

* Edited for incorrect spelling

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Brad,

Thanks again for your comments, as the Grand Annee is the ‘current’ vintage it is actually cheaper right now than the 1999 in NY, so I guess I will be buying/drinking some 02 next week.

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Grapes the Wine Co in North White Plains had the 02 GA at an awesome price. Not sure if he has any more…

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Popped a 2002 a week or so ago and it was magnificent from the first glass to last. I don’t see any reason to opt for the 1999 over the 2002 unless that year holds a special significance.

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I don’t think either of those are rare enough or highly rated enough.

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Unless he has raised his prices recently, there are a great many shops with a lower price on the 02

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Wine Club in Santa Ana had some 96 Grand Annee for $130 last week when I was in there picking up a shipment.

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